LAHORE: Following Sunday's 4-3 series victory over Pakistan, acting England skipper Moeen Ali believes other countries will be afraid of playing against his squad at the next T20 World Cup, which will begin in Australia later this month. After being given the opportunity to bat first, England built a sizable 209/3 before holding Pakistan to 142/8 to win the series.
"Although we're happy to have won this series and are going to Australia in a strong position, I don't believe we're the favourites to win the World Cup. Since we are a very dangerous team to play, other teams will avoid playing us. If I'm being completely honest, I don't feel that way at all. Australia and India, in my opinion, remain the two favourites, "After the game, Moeen made a statement.
At the conclusion of the fifth T20I, Pakistan had a 3-2 advantage. However, England came from behind to win the final two games and ultimately the series. "In the end, we were unhappy because, looking back, I believe that, if we had been properly focused, we would have definitely won (the series) 6-1. However, the situation we are in is excellent. It was incredible to witness how we came back to win both of our games that were absolute must-wins "Moeen added. When stars like Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, and Ben Stokes were not included in the starting lineup, Moeen praised his team's depth in the squad for rising to the challenge.
"We have individuals that can contribute, but this demonstrates the depth of our group as well. The batsmen put in an outstanding performance." "After the two games where we didn't chase down totals, you may easily lose faith in your bat, but praise the players for their performance. Once again, we had excellent bowling. I believe we bowled exceptionally well throughout the entire series." With 238 runs scored at an average of 79.33 during the series, England's youthful batter Harry Brook was named "Player of the Series." "Just now, I made an effort to strike the ball straight and play it according to its merits. In the beginning, I try to hit straight, but if there is a gap, I will try to control the field." When the T20 World Cup comes around, "we'll see if I play, but all the lads are looking forward to getting out there and getting started," Brook said.
Left-hander Dawid Malan, who was dubbed "Player of the Match," blasted 78 not out off 47 balls in the series-deciding match at Lahore on Sunday. "We viewed this match as the championship, so being able to perform well under pressure and put up such a large total was amazing for our batting unit. Our bowlers did a terrific job to defend our score after taking the teachings to heart and bowling into the wicket and changing pace "Malan stated.
To prepare for the T20 World Cup, England will now travel to Australia. Three T20 matches versus the hosts will take place on October 9, 12, and 14. Before beginning their Super 12 campaign against Afghanistan in Perth on October 22, they will play a warm-up game against Pakistan on October 17.
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